document.write( "Question 96444: I been able to solve and graph the problems involving inequalities, but I do not understand this word problem. I would be very grateful if you could help me.Thank you so much the problem is below. I think if I knew the solution I could figure it out.\r
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document.write( "Sam must have an average of 70 or more in his summer course to
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document.write( "obtain a grade of C. His first three test grades were 75, 63, and 68. Write an inequality
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document.write( "representing the score that Sam must get on the last test to get a C grade. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #70212 by edjones(8007)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "(206+x)/4>=70 \n" ); document.write( "51.5+.25x>=70 \n" ); document.write( "subtract 51.5 from both sides. .25x>=18.5 \n" ); document.write( "divide both sides x>=74 \n" ); document.write( "Sam must get a grade greater than or equal to a 74 in order to get a 70 average. \n" ); document.write( "Check: \n" ); document.write( "75+63+68+74/4=70 \n" ); document.write( " |